esteemed

/i-ˈstēmd/ (ame, mw)

esteemed — adjective

  • esteemedpositive
  • more esteemedcomparative
  • most esteemedsuperlative

1. seen by others as especially worthy of respect because of ability, character, or

1.形容詞C1
釋義

seen by others as especially worthy of respect because of ability, character, or important work.

例句

Professor Chidi is a highly esteemed historian across West Africa.

collocation: highly esteemed

The university hosted an esteemed guest from Seoul last night.

pattern: esteemed + noun

同義詞
  • respected

    more neutral and common in everyday English

  • admired

    often carries warmer personal approval rather than formal regard

  • revered

    much stronger and closer to deep honour or devotion

反義詞
  • disrespected

    direct opposite, showing a lack of regard

  • scorned

    much stronger, suggesting open contempt

文法句型

esteemed + noun

highly/widely esteemed

esteemed for + noun/doing something

用法筆記

Often used before a noun in formal writing or speeches, especially with titles such as guest, colleague, professor, or institution. 'Highly' and 'widely' are common modifiers, and 'for' can introduce the reason for the respect.

常見錯誤

❌She is esteem by her students.
✅She is esteemed by her students.
💡After 'be', use the adjective or past-participle form 'esteemed', not the base verb 'esteem'.